2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Devin Neal, RB, Kansas

Player Info
Name, Jersey # | Devin Neal, #4 |
School | Kansas |
2024 Class Yr | SR |
Height, Weight | 5’11”, 215 |
Position/Depth | RB/1st |
2023 Honors | 2nd-Team All-Big 12 |
Season Viewed (yr) | 2023 |
Games Watched | Illinois, Oklahoma, Kansas State, Iowa State |
Player Stats
2023 | GP 13, 203 Att, 1280 Rush YDS, 16 TD, 25 Rec, 217 Rec YDS, 1 TD |
2022 | GP 13, 180 Att, 1090 Rush YDS, 9 TD, 21 Rec, 183 Rec YDS, 1 TD |
2021 | GP 11, 158 Att, 707 Rush YDS, 8 TD, 7 Rec, 57 Rec YDS, 1 TD |
Player Summary:
Devin Neal was a 4-star recruit from Lawrence, KS, and went to Lawrence HS. He signed with Kansas in 2021.
In 2021, Neal played in 11 games and had 158 rushes for 707 YDs and 8 TDs. He also had 7 receptions for 57 YDS and 1 TD. In 2022, Neal played in 13 games and had 180 rushes for 1090 YDs and 9 TDs, along with 21 receptions for 183 YDs, and 1 TD. Last season in 2023, Neal played in 13 games with 203 rushes for 1280 YDs and 16 TDs, along with 25 receptions for 217 YDs and a touchdown.
Player Strengths:
- Is a great pass catcher on swing routes, thrives in the screen game
- Has great athleticism and speed
- Great vision to see blocks happen in front of him and then hit the hole
- Durable and is effective as a receiving back
Player Weaknesses:
- Slightly undersized and not a power runner
- Not the best pass protector against the blitz